Avian Gamers Network

Our Mission:
Our mission is to make Avian a house-hold name.

Our Purpose:
Avian Technology and Trade is an organization built on a foundation of Unity, Loyalty, Honor and Respect, by a group of mature, like-minded individuals. Our goal is to continuously improve the lives of each of our members in any way possible. No member should ever feel "alone", knowing that at any moment of need, he/she has their fellows to turn to for aid.

1.0) General Charter
Our first and foremost priority is that everyone enjoy themselves. If a member ever feels that they are not having fun, they are encouraged to contact a member of the government, or try to work out a problem on their own. If one still finds themselves not enjoying their play experience, they should stop playing. Avian was built on principles of fun and enjoyment, and there is no reason for anyone to suffer real-life distress over a game.

Role-playing is HIGHLY encouraged but not enforced. Talking about your recent baseball game or the new video game you’re going to purchase should be left to private channels. This is to keep the atmosphere true to what we see in the movies and novels.

The cities we found will essentially be corporate cities, cities built on trade. Members are discouraged from causing unwanted attention and pressure from either the Imperials or the Rebellion.

Members will be provided the necessary support to aid them in gathering the appropriate materials to manufacture their goods as well as a safe means to export their goods to other cities for sale. If such support is needed and it will be implemented in an efficient manner, subject to board approval.

Members will have the power to set their prices, but should keep in mind the current values for their wares and price them accordingly. Avian will not tell its members in how to run their business, but will only guide and support them so that they may succeed.

Members will need to pay taxes in order for Avian to provide the protection and support that will aid in the businesses, and our cities', overall success.

Members will be strongly encouraged to offer a discount to fellow Avian members.

Laws and the punishments for breaking them are to be set and enforced by the government. All laws will be made with protecting our citizens and cities being the foremost thought when implementing them.

Avian and its cities will be overseen by the Presidential Office. This office will consist of the President and Vice President who are elected by a general election of the membership. Its primary role will be to make sure decisions made by the Board are not detrimental to Avian in any way. The President’s role will be defined further in the government section.

A Board of Directors has been created and will consist of seven members, one from each section. The Board will act as the main legislative body of Avian. Its main functions will be further defined in the government section.

Avian members are expected to stay active within our community. In the event of a foreseen absence, members should notify their Director of the detail of their leave as a precaution. A policy regarding the activity of members has been created, and all members should be made aware of it.

Amendments and additions to the Charter can be made by a majority vote of the Board. This process will be detailed in the government section.


2.0) Government

2.0.1) Sections
Every Avian member is placed in a voting Section upon entry into Avian. Every four months, members will vote for a representative from their section to serve on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will provide representation for each section on issues that affect the Player Association, the Membership, and/or the Individual.

Composed of Directors and Deputy Directors, their assistants, the Board will act as the main legislative body of Avian.

2.0.2) Office of President of Avian
The President of Avian shall act as the Player Association's in-game leader and always remember to exemplify and hold dear the principles upon which Avian is founded, most notably those virtues of Unity, Loyalty, Honor, and Respect. The President shall strive to provide guidance in such a way as to continuously improve the lives of each member of Avian. The President shall guard the vision of Avian, remembering always that Avian was established to harbor, aid, and nourish its individual members.

2.0.3) Departments of Avian
The Departments of Avian are specialized groups within Avian that will provide help to the Board of Directors. Help will be provided by managing day-to-day operations, researching information, and carrying out projects that fall within each Department's particular jurisdiction.

2.0.4) Founders' Council
The Founder's Council, composed of Alderaanian nobles, created the foundation of Avian that we still hold on to. They created the Board of Directors to govern Avian. Their original position had been one of a guiding force, ensuring that the Board stayed true to the spirit of Avian. Since the destruction of Alderaan, the whereabouts of the Council is unknown. Their important guiding responsibility is now in the hands of the Presidential Office.


2.1) Sections

2.1.1) Declaration of Sections
On admission to Avian each member is placed into a Section. Each Section sends one member to the Board of Directors to serve as their representative.

2.1.2) Board of Directors
The position of Director has been established to provide representation for his or her section on issues that affect the Association, the Membership, and the Individual.

2.1.2.1) Deputy Directors
The position of Deputy Director shall be created as an assistant to the Section Director; this position will also be an ideal one to help members who lack government experience an opportunity to learn about its workings and procedures. Deputy Director selection should be done during the Board of Directors' Transition Week. The Transition Week is the week immediately following the election period. During this time the new Directors will prepare for their term while the previous Directors finish the prior term. In the event of a loss of a Deputy Director, the Director may appoint a new Deputy as he or she sees fit. Deputy Directors shall be bound by the same rules and standards as the Director of a section.

2.1.2.2) Structure of the Board
The Directorial candidiate who recieves the most votes from the members of their respective section will be elected to the position of Director. After elected to the position of Director, the Director will appoint a Deputy Director. The Section Directors will jointly form the Board of Directors. They will elect from amongst themselves a Chairman of the Board.

2.1.2.3) Terms of Office
Directors will serve a four-month term. A Director is not allowed to be a member of another Star Wars Galaxies player association during his or her term.

2.1.2.4) Duties of Office
A Director’s primary responsibility is to provide representation for his or her section by insuring that the Purpose of Avian, as defined in the Charter, is continually adhered to. Directors are additionally responsible for writing proposed legislation that benefits Avian, presenting proposed legislation to their respective sections, voting on proposed legislation, and enforcement of Avian legislation. Directors shall keep their sections informed about the progress of Avian’s government and any important issues that may arise during their term. They must also poll their respective sections before voting on any new legislation to ensure that they are acting within the will of their particular Section.

2.1.2.5) Removal from Office
The Chairman of the Board may only be removed from office by a vote of all members of Board of Directors. The vote must be moved and initiated by three Directors. Upon the third motion, the voting period will last one week or until a majority is reached. If removed, the Assistant to the Chairman will become the Chairman and they must then select a new Assistant.

2.1.3) Chairman of the Board
At the beginning of each term, each Director who has served as a Director in a past term must state whether they will be running for the office of Chairman. This nomination phase will take place during the Board Transition Week and last until all Directors have made their intentions known, or for the week's end. All Directors have one vote, the voting period lasts for one week or until all Directors have cast their vote. The Chairman of the Board will serve as Board leader, and will guide meetings and present Board decisions to the members of Avian. The Chairman must begin all votes and shall vote as a normal Section Director. If for any reason the Chairman resigns or is incapable of fulfilling the duties of his position the Assistant to the Chairman will become the new Chairman only when authorized by the President.

2.1.3.1) Assistant to the Chairman
The Chairman will nominate, at the beginning of the term, an Assistant to the Chairman who will act as Chairman in the event of their absence. They will also assist the Chairman in keeping the Board on task and productive throughout the term.

2.1.3.2) Structure of Office
The Chairman of the Board shall be chosen by a majority vote of the Board of Directors during Transition week. The Chairman must be a Director and must be registered in-game at the time they nominate themselves.

2.1.3.3) Terms of Office
The term of office for the Chairman of the Board shall coincide with the Board of Directors' term. At the conclusion of a term, the Chairman may choose to resign or, if reelected for the position of Section Director, vie for reelection.

2.1.3.4) Duties of Office
The Chairman's duties will be to manage the Board of Directors. They include ensuring that the Board acts within proper protocol, that the views of the members are met, that legislation is properly made and passed, and that applicants are reviewed and decided upon. Additionally, the chairman shall give a valiant effort to ensure that all members of Avian are happy with their memberships.

2.1.3.5) Powers of Office
The Chairman may delegate any of his or her official powers and functions to any other Director when he or she feels it necessary to do so. to any other Director. If a Director wishes to object to the act, he or she must do so within three days of the Chairman's delegation of powers. A vote will then be taken where a simple majority is needed to approve or overturn the delegation.

2.1.3.6) Removal from Office
If for any reason the Chairman is unable or unwilling to perform his or her duties, a vote may be called for their removal. The vote must be seconded by another Board member in order for it to begin. Removal of the Chairman requires a two-thirds majority vote of the Board. Upon removal, the Assistant Chairman will become the Chairman, and may select a new Assistant.

2.1.4) Voting Procedure
A Director may make a motion to initiate a vote on any issue that is under discussion by the Board. When a motion has been presented, the Chairman may begin the voting phase at his or her discretion. Votes must be initiated by the Chairman (or the Assistant to the Chairman when authorized). The voting phase will last seven days, or until all section votes have been cast, whichever comes first.

2.1.5) Application for Membership
Applications are submitted to the Board of Directors for review. The Applicant must receive a majority vote from the Board for him or her to be accepted into Avian. Upon acceptance, new members will be placed in Sections in accordance with the Policy for Inactive and New Members.

2.1.6) Non-Disclosure
Directors and Deputies may not reveal information which should be kept within the Board to anyone who has not been granted permission to have access to that information by the President or Chairman. This includes, but is not limited to, information that has explicitly been deemed classified.


2.2) Office of President of Avian

2.2.1) Declaration of Offices
The office of President and Vice President shall be established as the guiding force of Avian. To watch over, and manage all dealings with Avian, ensuring the best for the membership.

2.2.1.1) Office of the President
The President of Avian shall exemplify and hold dear the principles upon which Avian is founded, most notably those virtues of Unity, Loyalty, Honor, and Respect. The President shall strive to provide guidance in such a way as to continuously improve the lives of each member of Avian. The President shall guard the vision of Avian, remembering always that Avian was established to harbor, aid, and nourish the individual.

2.2.1.2) Office of the Vice President
The Vice President shall support the office of the President and assist in providing guidance of Avian and its members in addition to their own duties. The Vice President shall fulfill the office of the President only when authorized by the Chairman of the Board.

2.2.2) Structure of Office
The President of Avian shall be chosen by a general election open to all members of Avian Technology and Trade. Presidential nominees shall name a running mate to serve as Vice President. Avian members must be reigstered in-game and have, at one point, served a full Section Director term, a full Department Head term or three full terms as Deputy Director or Vice Department Head before nominating themselves for President or Vice President. The Presidential running mate must be named during the designated nomination period. Members who have held Section Director positions at any time during the current Board of Directors term are not eligible for the office of the President. The President and Vice President may not simultaneously hold their office and that of another leadership position in Avian.

2.2.3) Terms of Office
The term of office for the President and Vice President shall be four real time months. At the conclusion of a term, the member may choose to resign or vie for reelection.

Upon resignation of office, the President shall be identified as and retain the honor of Former President.

2.2.4) Duties of Office
Due to the positions heavy importance in Avian, the duties of President span across many areas of Avian. They include; appointing Department Heads as per Article 2.3.2 of the Charter, working with the Heads of all Departments in an advisory capacity to provide guidance and insure that the Departments are striving to meet their purpose, managing the administrative duties of Avian in game as the PA leader, working with the Board and keeping clear consistent communication open, ensuring the treasury is properly managed and kept secure, assisting with foreign affairs, making sure that decisions of the Avian government are communicated to the general member in a timely basis, and making the commitment to give a valiant effort that all members of Avian are happy with their memberships.

2.2.5) Powers of Office
The President may present policy and legislative proposals to the Board of Directors without representation other than their own. However, the President may not enact any policy or legislation, formal or informal, without approval from the appropriate parties. The President may veto any policy or legislation of the Board which they feel is in direct conflict with the Charter, Spirit, Vision, and/or Goals of Avian. A Presidential veto must be accompanied by a full report stating the reason for the veto. Failure to provide a report in any form to the Board within a week will negate the veto and the policy or legislation will stand. The President may ask the Board of Directors for an extension to provide the report if necessary due to fact finding or real life problems.

2.2.6) Removal of the President
A President may only be removed from office by a general vote open to all members of Avian Technology and Trade. This vote of Presidential Impeachment must be initiated and approved by the Board of Directors. In the event of removal, the Vice President shall assume the office of President. The office of Vice President shall be filled by an appointee determined by vote of the Board.


2.3) Departments of Avian

2.3.1) Declaration of Departments
The Departments shall be established with the names and jurisdictions of the following; Resources, Social Events, Urban Planning, New Members, Treasury, Foreign Affairs.

2.3.1.1) Department of Resources
The Department of Resources shall be responsible for monitoring the collection, consumption, and storage of all organic and inorganic resources within Avian, and for finding new sources of raw materials within the galaxy.

2.3.1.2) Department of Social Events
The Department of the Social Events shall be responsible for implementation of programs and events for the enrichment of the Avian community.

2.3.1.3) Department of Urban Planning
The Department of the Urban Planning shall be responsible for the design, zoning, maintenance, management, and militia of Avian populated areas.

2.3.1.4) Department of New Members
The Department of New Members shall be responsible for reviewing and welcoming applicants and new members of Avian. Making sure members are well-informed with the traditions, ideals, and all important information regarding Avian and Star Wars Galaxies.

2.3.1.5) Department of the Treasury
The Department of the Treasury shall be responsible for working with the Presidential Office on maintaining and distributing Avian credits and surplus assets as directed by the Board of Directors.

2.3.1.6) Department of Foreign Affairs
The Department of Foreign Affairs shall be responsible for monitoring foreign entities and for compliance with all trade, business, peace, and alliance agreements with such entities. The Department shall represent Avian members who have diplomatic problems with foreign entities or individuals.

2.3.2) Structure of Departments
Departments will consist of the Department Head, Department Vice Head, and the Department Field Agents. At the end of each term, Department Heads are selected by the President, and then approved by a vote of the Department membership. If the Department does not approve the selection then the President must continue to propose until a Head is finally approved. At the beginning of each term, the Head will select a new Field Agents roster, and from those listed, a Vice Head.

2.3.3) Terms of Office
The term of office for Departments shall be four real-time months. At the conclusion of a term, the Head, Vice Head and Field Agents may choose to resign or reapply for their positions. Members may only be Head or Vice Head of one Department, but may hold any other position within Avian excluding President and Chairman.

2.3.4) Duties of Office
The Department Head shall be responsible for establishing and directing projects and policies within his/her area of jurisdiction that advance the goals of Avian; most importantly "to continuously improve the lives of each of our members in any way we are able to." The Head will also select Field Agents for that Department at the beginning and whenever desired during the term. Departmental Field Agents shall be responsible for assisting the Head in any way they can. Also at the beginning of the term the Department Head may distribute Department titles to Field Agents. These Department position holders are known as Staff members of that Department.

Department Vice Head will act as a Field Agent, but will be obligated to take on any or all duties of the Head if the Presidential Office deems necessary.

2.3.5) Rights and Limitations of Office
Department Heads may create projects and policies that fall under their jurisdiction. If the President and/or two Directors feel that this policy is, at any time, inconsistent with the ideals, spirit, and goals, of Avian they may issue a freeze of the policy. The issuing must be done in clear form to the rest of the Avian Government on the Government Board. Once frozen, the policy will be brought to the Board of Directors for discussion and voting. If a situation arises, the Department Head may deem relevant information as classified. All members of the Department will be required to maintain a sufficient level of secrecy as per the Heads wishes. Failure to recognize this may result in disciplinary action and/or removal from the Department.

2.3.6) Removal from a Department
A Head may only be removed from their position by vote from the Board of Directors. In the event of removal, the Vice Head will take on all duties and obligations of the position of Department Head. The new Head will conclude the remainder of the term. The Vice Head and Field Agents may be removed from the Department by the Head when the member ceases to become a useful member. Interpretation of "useful" is left solely to the Head. If the Vice Head is removed, the Head will select a new one.